National Polling
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National Polls 2024
September 16, 2024: National Poll with USA TODAY
Poll Documents:
Suffolk Press Releases
USA TODAY Articles
- The Anxious States of America: We searched for Hope. Here's what we found
- Poll: Democrats boosted, GOP confidence shaken as Harris-Trump campaign is joined
- Exclusive: Kamala Harris surges ahead of Donald Trump in latest poll taken after DNC
- 'Torn 20' voters, still on the fence, will decide if Trump or Harris prevails
Statement of Methodology
This survey of 1,000 likely voters was conducted between August 25 and August 28, 2024, and is based on live telephone interviews of adults 18 years of age or older, residing in all 50 states and the District of Columbia who indicated that they were either very or somewhat likely to vote in the November 2024 election for President. Quota and demographic information-including region, race, and age-were determined from American Community Survey Census and November 2020 exit poll data. Samples of both cell phones and standard landlines were called using a probability-proportionate-to-size method, which means that the phone numbers assigned to each state were proportional to the number of registered voters in each state. States were grouped into four general regions. Surveys were administered in English and Spanish. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is +/-3.1 percentage points. Error margins increase for smaller subgroups in the cross-tabulation document above. All surveys may be subject to other sources of error, including but not limited to coverage error and measurement error. Spanish translation provided by Pamela Loaiza.
July 8, 2024: National Issues Poll with USA TODAY
Poll Documents:
Suffolk Press Releases
- 7-2-2024 - Suffolk University/USA TODAY National Voter Poll: Trump Opens Slim Lead Over President Biden, Gains Ground as a Second-Choice Candidate [PDF]
- 7-1-2024 - Suffolk University/USA TODAY National Voter Poll: 54% Say Biden Should Be Replaced as Presidential Candidate [PDF]
USA TODAY Articles
- Trump's presidency viewed more favorably than Biden's, post-debate poll finds
- The overlooked power of 2nd choices of 3rd-party voters in Biden-Trump battle
- How much did debate hurt Biden's re-election bid? New poll offers insight.
- OnPolitics: Biden's supporters shaken after debate performance, exclusive poll finds
- Joe Biden's core Democratic support takes big hit after debate, exclusive poll shows
National Industries for the Blind Press Release
Statement of Methodology
This survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted between June 28 and June 30, 2024, and is based on live telephone interviews of adults 18 years of age or older, residing in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Quota and demographic information-including region, race, and age-were determined from 2020 national census data. Samples of both cell phones and standard landlines were called using a probability-proportionate-to-size method, which means that the phone numbers assigned to each state were proportional to the number of registered voters in each state. States were grouped into four general regions. Surveys were administered in English and Spanish. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is +/-3.1 percentage points. Error margins increase for smaller subgroups in the cross-tabulation document above. All surveys may be subject to other sources of error, including but not limited to coverage error and measurement error.
May 22, 2024: National Celebrity Endorsement and Issues Poll with USA TODAY
Poll Documents:
Suffolk Press Release
- 5-22-2024 - Suffolk University/USA TODAY National Voter Poll: Neither Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, nor Kim Kardashian Will Influence the 2024 Election [PDF]
- 5-8-2024 - Suffolk University/USA TODAY National Voter Poll: Complicated Attitudes Toward Protests Over Israel-Hamas War in Gaza [PDF]
- 5-7-2024 - Suffolk University/USA TODAY National Voter Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of Voters Believe Trump Will Be Convicted on Some Charges [PDF]
- 5-6-2024 - Suffolk University/USA TODAY National Voter Poll: Biden and Trump Tied [PDF]
USA TODAY Articles
- Oprah for President. No, Taylor Swift! Why celebrity women haven't crossed into politics
- Taylor Swift, Beyoncé or Kim Kardashian's endorsement wouldn't necessarily influence voters, new poll shows
- It's a tie: Biden 37%-Trump 37% as Hispanic, Black and younger voters shift
- Campus protests on Gaza split Democrats, unite Republicans amid fears of violence
- Guilty? By nearly 3-1, Americans predict a Trump conviction, though some see unfairness
- It's a tie: Biden 37%-Trump 37% as Hispanic, Black and younger voters shift
Statement of Methodology
This survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted between April 30 and May 3, 2024, and is based on live telephone interviews of adults 18 years of age or older, residing in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Quota and demographic information-including region, race, and age-were determined from 2020 national census data. Samples of both cell phones and standard landlines were called using a probability-proportionate-to-size method, which means that the phone numbers assigned to each state were proportional to the number of registered voters in each state. States were grouped into four general regions. Surveys were administered in English and Spanish. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is +/-3.1 percentage points. The margin of sampling error for Split sample A/B is +/-4.4 percentage points. Error margins increase for smaller subgroups in the cross-tabulation document. All surveys may be subject to other sources of error, including but not limited to coverage error and measurement error.
March 17, 2024: National Issues Poll with USA TODAY
Poll Documents:
Suffolk Press Release
USA TODAY Articles
- OK with an 80-year-old president? How about a surgeon? Poll finds surprising answers
- How do Americans feel about an 80-year-old president? New poll gives insight
- As Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, Americans of all age groups want Biden to do more
- Kamala Harris approval rating high among Dems but not elsewhere: exclusive poll
- Americans feel better about the economy. Is it an opening for Joe Biden to court voters?
- Trump shows slight lead over Biden in new exclusive poll even as views of economy brighten
Statement of Methodology
This survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted between March 8 and March 11, 2024, and is based on live telephone interviews of adults 18 years of age or older, residing in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Quota and demographic information-including region, race, and age-were determined from 2020 national census data. Samples of both cell phones and standard landlines were called using a probability-proportionate-to-size method, which means that the phone numbers assigned to each state were proportional to the number of registered voters in each state. States were grouped into four general regions. Surveys were administered in English and Spanish. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is +/-3.1 percentage points. Error margins increase for smaller subgroups in the cross-tabulation document above. All surveys may be subject to other sources of error, including but not limited to coverage error and measurement error.
January 9, 2024: National Issues Poll with USA TODAY
Poll Documents:
Suffolk Press Release
USA TODAY Articles
- David Paleologos: Who plans on watching the CNN Republican debate next week and why?
- Dear Mr. Trump: Your backers have some ideas for a running mate. You won't like them all.
- As Jan. 6 nears, Trump voters are prepared to believe allegations of fraud again in 2024
- Joe Biden is facing a tough reelection battle. These are the 4 obstacles for his 2024 campaign.
- OnPolitics: Joe Biden loses crucial support in new poll
- A fraying coalition: Black, Hispanic, young voters abandon Biden as election year begins
Statement of Methodology
This survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted between December 26 and December 29, 2023, and is based on live telephone interviews of adults 18 years of age or older, residing in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Quota and demographic information-including region, race, and age-were determined from 2020 national census data. Samples of both cell phones and standard landlines were called using a probability-proportionate-to-size method, which means that the phone numbers assigned to each state were proportional to the number of registered voters in each state. States were grouped into four general regions. Surveys were administered in English and Spanish. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is +/-3.1 percentage points. Error margins increase for smaller subgroups in the cross-tabulation document above. All surveys may be subject to other sources of error, including but not limited to coverage error and measurement error.